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A Minimum focusing distance of 20cm and maximum magnification of 1:3
This large aperture standard zoom lens, with close-up ability, is ideal for all types of photography including portraits, landscapes and snap shots.

Large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range
The constant large aperture enables easy confirmation of focusing through a bright viewfinder. This lens is perfectly suited for low light conditions indoors or at dusk.

Excellent optical design
Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements provide excellent correction of colour aberrations. This lens produces an exceptional level of optical performance.

Compact and lightweight lens
Its design incorporates both glass-mold and hybrid aspherical lens technology which offers a compact and lightweight construction.

Reduced Ghosting and Flare
This lens has excellent correction for vignetting, a common problem with large aperture lenses. Its new design ensures superior peripheral brightness. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

Inner Focus System
The lens is equipped with an inner focusing system. The non-rotating front lens element makes the lens suitable for using its petal-type lens hood and circular polarising filters.